How to View EXIF Data on Any Device (2026 Guide)
The fastest way to view EXIF data is a browser-based viewer: open ExifGrabber, drop in your photo, and every field, camera, lens, exposure, GPS, and date, appears instantly, with nothing uploaded. You can also view more limited EXIF through your operating system's built-in file tools. This guide covers every method, on every device.
The quickest method: view EXIF in your browser
A dedicated viewer shows far more than your OS does, and a good one keeps your photos private:
- Open the EXIF viewer.
- Drag your photo onto the page, or click to browse. JPEG, HEIC, PNG, WebP, and every major RAW format work.
- Browse the Camera, Exposure, GPS, Image, and Date tabs, or open the raw data dump for every field. Copy or download it as JSON.
Because ExifGrabber runs entirely in your browser, your image never leaves your device, safe even for private photos.
How to view EXIF data on Windows
Windows shows a subset of EXIF without any software:
- Right-click the image file and choose Properties.
- Open the Details tab.
- Scroll through the camera, exposure, and GPS fields.
Windows only surfaces the fields it recognizes and can't show the full raw metadata, for that, use a dedicated viewer.
How to view EXIF data on Mac
macOS exposes EXIF through Preview:
- Open the photo in Preview.
- Choose Tools → Show Inspector (or press ⌘I).
- Click the EXIF tab; use the GPS tab to see location on a map.
Finder's Get Info shows a smaller summary. Again, a browser viewer reveals more.
How to view EXIF data on iPhone
iOS 15 and later shows metadata directly in Photos:
- Open the photo in Photos.
- Tap the (i) info button (or swipe up).
- See the camera, lens, exposure, and, if present, a map with the location.
For the complete data on an iPhone, open the EXIF viewer in Safari. Our iPhone EXIF guide has more, including how HEIC files work.
How to view EXIF data on Android
Google Photos shows the essentials:
- Open the photo in Google Photos.
- Tap the (i) info button or swipe up.
- See camera, exposure, and location details.
For everything, use the browser viewer. See our Android EXIF guide for the full walkthrough.
Which method shows the most data?
| Method | Depth | GPS map | RAW support | Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser viewer (ExifGrabber) | Full raw dump | Yes | Yes | Yes, no upload |
| Windows Properties | Partial | No | Limited | Yes |
| Mac Preview | Moderate | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Phone gallery | Basic | Yes | No | Yes |
The built-in tools are convenient for a quick look, but a dedicated viewer is the only one that shows every field, handles RAW formats, and plots GPS on a map.
What if a photo shows no EXIF?
If nothing appears, the metadata was likely stripped, by a social platform, an editor, or an export. Screenshots also carry little to none. That's normal, not an error.
New to metadata? Start with what EXIF data is. Ready to strip it before sharing? Use the EXIF remover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to view EXIF data?
A browser-based viewer like ExifGrabber is the easiest and most complete: open the page, drop in a photo, and read every field. There's nothing to install and your image isn't uploaded.
How do I view EXIF data without downloading software?
Use an online viewer that runs in your browser, or your operating system's built-in tools, Properties on Windows, Preview on Mac, or the info button in your phone's gallery.
Can I view EXIF data from a RAW file?
Yes. ExifGrabber reads every major RAW format, Canon CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Fujifilm RAF, and more, and extracts the embedded preview so you see the image too. Most built-in OS tools can't do this.
How do I see the GPS location of a photo?
Open the photo in a viewer with a GPS tab. ExifGrabber plots the coordinates on a map with links to Google and Apple Maps. On Mac, Preview's Inspector also shows a location map.
Why can't I see any EXIF data on my photo?
The metadata was probably removed. Social media uploads, screenshots, and some exports strip EXIF. If a viewer shows nothing, the file no longer contains metadata.